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Behavioural Intervention

Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder

N/A

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Vanderbilt University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre, post (three months after the intervention group takes the training), and follow-up (six months after the intervention group takes the training)

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Study Summary

This trial is focused on helping youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) transition from school to adult services. Currently, there is a lack of access to these services for these individuals. To address this

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Latinx parents of transition-aged youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It aims to help those facing extra challenges like language barriers, cultural differences, and discrimination. The goal is to teach these parents how to effectively advocate for adult services their children need.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The ASSIST program is being tested after adapting it specifically for Latinx families. This study will check if the adapted program improves parent's knowledge, advocacy skills, empowerment, and ultimately increases access to services for their ASD-affected youth during the transition to adulthood.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves educational and support services rather than medical or drug treatments, there are no traditional side effects. However, participants may experience varying levels of stress or emotional impact while learning advocacy skills.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre, post (three months after the intervention group takes the training), and follow-up (six months after the intervention group takes the training)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre, post (three months after the intervention group takes the training), and follow-up (six months after the intervention group takes the training)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre, post (three months after the intervention group takes the training), and follow-up (six months after the intervention group takes the training) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary outcome measures

Advocacy Activities Scale

Disability Knowledge Scale

Family Empowerment Scale

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will attend an advocacy program.

Group II: Waitlist-Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive the written materials of the advocacy program. After completing the intervention group completes the advocacy program, the waitlist-control group participants will be able to participate in the advocacy program.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Vanderbilt UniversityLead Sponsor

703 Previous Clinical Trials

6,143,283 Total Patients Enrolled

10 Trials studying Autism Spectrum Disorder

1,304 Patients Enrolled for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Which individuals are eligible to take part in this research study?

"To be eligible for participation in this clinical trial, individuals must have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and fall within the age range of 18 to 100 years old. The study aims to recruit a total number of 50 participants."

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Are individuals currently able to apply and participate in this ongoing medical trial?

"Indeed, as stated on clinicaltrials.gov, this clinical trial is actively seeking individuals to participate. The study was initially posted on June 28th, 2023 and has been recently updated on January 10th, 2024. Recruitment aims to enroll a total of 50 patients at one specific location."

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What is the upper limit of participants involved in this research endeavor?

"Indeed, as indicated on clinicaltrials.gov, this ongoing clinical trial is actively seeking eligible individuals. The trial was initially posted on June 28th, 2023 and last updated on January 10th, 2024. It aims to enroll a total of 50 participants at one designated site."

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